National CineMedia Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
National CineMedia reported total revenue of $34.9 million for Q1 2025, a decrease of 6.7% year-over-year. The company's operating loss increased to $23.9 million, and Adjusted OIBDA was negative $9.0 million. Despite a challenging advertising market, results were in line with guidance, and the company highlighted a new long-term agreement with AMC Theaters as a positive development.
Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $34.9 million, a 6.7% decrease compared to Q1 2024.
Operating loss for Q1 2025 increased to $23.9 million from $22.7 million in Q1 2024.
Adjusted OIBDA was negative $9.0 million in Q1 2025, compared to negative $5.7 million in Q1 2024.
A new long-term agreement with AMC Theaters was signed, extending the partnership through 2042 and improving financial outlook.
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Forward Guidance
For the second quarter of 2025, NCM LLC expects total revenue to be between $56.0 million and $61.0 million, and Adjusted OIBDA in the range of $2.5 million to $7.5 million.
Positive Outlook
- Expected increase in total revenue for Q2 2025 compared to Q1 2025.
- Anticipated positive Adjusted OIBDA in Q2 2025.
- Robust slate of films expected throughout the remainder of the year.
- Continued momentum executing on growth strategy.
- New long-term agreement with AMC Theatres extending partnership through 2042.
Challenges Ahead
- First quarter reflected seasonal softness.
- Near-term advertising market pressures.
- Adjusted OIBDA guidance range indicates potential for lower than previous year's performance.
- Reliance on film slate performance for revenue growth.
- Guidance is for NCM LLC, not necessarily NCM, Inc. consolidated results.
Revenue & Expenses
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